Mike McAleenan, a launch weather officer with the 45th Weather Squadron, is interviewed by The Weather Channel June 18 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. for a story that will air on The Weather Channel July 12 during Space Week. During the interview, Mr. McAleenan said, "The weather squadron has a very unique, very challenging mission, and it's very exciting." (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Erin Smith)